Region could get another 3-7 inches

Monday

Feb 17, 2014 at 8:24 AMFeb 17, 2014 at 8:11 PM

February vacation week will include a quick-hitting storm, with more snow expected Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Worcester is expected to get 3 to 7 inches, possibly beginning at midmorning, according to the latest forecast.

By Linda Bock TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

February vacation week will include a quick-hitting storm, with more snow expected Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Worcester is expected to get from 3 to 7 inches, possibly beginning at midmorning. A winter storm watch is in effect for northern Central Massachusetts, where from 4 to 8 inches of snow are predicted.

After the snowstorm moves through, a series of weather systems will move across the region and bring periods of rain and more moderate temperatures.

On Wednesday, there is a slight chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Thursday is expected to be sunny with a high in the low 40s.

Fitchburg officials announced that a parking ban will go into effect at noon Tuesday.